How to Build Expandable Off-grid Solar Systems w/ EG4 6000XP

[@WillProwse]

The 6000XP has become the most popular inverter on this channel, and is currently on backorder. To reserve your spot in the next shipment, check the affiliate links below: Current Connected (30 units left, 2 weeks out): www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=wp Signature Solar (100's available, but may take 3+ weeks): signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-hybrid-inverter/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN If you need a blueprint and parts list, check out my website: 12,000W Schematic: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html 6,000W Schematic: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint-559371.html 0:00 System Design Discussion 3:54 Parallel Operation Surge Testing 5:17 How to Build it Yourself! 8:03 Ground Neutral Bond Discussion 8:48 Combiner Box/Load Center Organization 12:06 Programming Inverters for Parallel Operation 13:49 Conclusion *Does off-grid solar confuse you?* Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com *Join our DIY solar community* #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com *Check out my Book* Best-selling and beginner-friendly guide to 12V off-grid solar! amzn.to/2Aj4dX4 If DIY is not for you, but you love solar and need an offgrid system, check out Tesla Energy! They will price out a system and get your house offgrid: ts.la/william57509 *My DIY Solar Equipment Recommendations (Constantly updated! Check here first):* 12V/48V Lithium Solar Batteries: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-batteries.html Complete Solar System Component Directory: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solarcomponents.html Complete 48V System Blueprint: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html Plug-N-Play System Recommendations: www.mobile-solarpower.com/full-size-systems.html Complete "Add to Cart" 48V System Kits: www.mobile-solarpower.com/complete-48v-solar-kits.html DIY Friendly Air Conditioner/ Heat Pumps: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-friendly-air-conditioners.html *My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar Products:* *Signature Solar* Offgrid One-Stop-Shop. Best Value 48V LiFePO4, Victron and Offgrid Specific Heat Pumps: www.signaturesolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Current Connected* SOK, Victron, Mr.Cool Heatpumps and High Quality Components. Fantastic customer support: currentconnected.com/?ref=wp *Litime* My favorite 12V budget battery!: www.litime.com/?ref=XBIA62RFcalHns *Epoch Batteries* My favorite high-quality 12V battery: www.epochbatteries.com/products/12v-460ah-lifepo4-battery-ip67-heated-bluetooth-victron-comms?rfsn=7352625.50494d *Renogy* A classic 12V solar store that has been around for ages! DC to DC Chargers and more! renogy.sjv.io/n1VjXx *Rich Solar* Renogy's biggest competitor! Similar products, but at a better price: richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Battery Hookup* Cheap cell deals bit.ly/2mIxSqt 5% off code: diysolar *Contact Information:* I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: [e-mail] Join the forum at diysolarforum.com/ if you wish to hang out with myself and others and talk about solar *FTC Disclosure Statement and Disclaimers:* Every video includes some form of paid promotion or sponsorship. Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information is subject to change/update at any time. Electricity is DANGEROUS and can kill. Be smart and use common sense :) DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

[@DaftKermitThePunk]

Looking for panels for my giant roof, what do you suggest again? Was going through your videos but most are 1-4 years old. Googled best type of solar and it said "tandem solar cells" but im not finding that other than from 1 company. Which would be the best bang for buck? Once i pick panels though im stuck with whatever system comes with it to make the power usable. ty ty ❤

[@Peter-qn3ok]

👍

[@Billie-solarproduct]

Cool

[@tsp2jxd]

So, the GEN input. Does it actually work for generator input?! Does it actually do what a chargeverter does? Can you clarify please?

[@mikebalentine]

Wow that’s a good product

[@lwwarren]

You are the man Will! You're making all this so attainable to the average home owner. I've drastically changed my plans based on your incredibly good videos. I'm moving my home almost completely off grid. It's "illegal" for me to completely disconnect from the grid once connected but I'm going to shift my load almost entirely to the "generator" side of the transfer switch. I'll leave 1 LED bulb in the garage for the power company!

[@l0gic23]

They probably won't care as long as you keep paying the connection service fee....

[@chrisE815]

​@@l0gic23until all the neighbors do it too. Then the govt is gonna come for you.

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

I like you already and we're not even neighbors! What happens if someone's house burns down? Do they get fined for not using power???

[@l0gic23]

@@Channel-gz9hm some of the worst places will "condemn" your home for not having power or water service... Those infrastructure loans have to be paid somehow...

[@LivingFree4All]

Me too lol INDEPENDENCE! lol

[@watchman1982]

I love how Will not only thoroughly explains the equipment but dives into the details such as wiring, wire size and type, connectors, load center layout, etc… So many others on YT fail to go into this level of detail but we need it!

[@jimgraham290]

A followup on required/preferred battery configuration & wiring in this setup would be helpful. I was trying to get a good look at the cabling, but having that be covered would be more comforting. Great video...

[@TimAch-p2c]

It would be great to see the shared battery settings on the inverters and how to wire the batteries.

[@victorthecarguy3126]

Most people who go way back instead of saying D-I-P switches say it as one word "dip". I enjoy all the info you put in videos. I'll make the leap into a n off grid setup someday soon. Thanks

[@CLyon-cc9jp]

Yep, I noticed that, too. Took me a second when he said D-I-P, I thought, "oh, he means dip switches" It's all good, though. Excellent videos!!

[@erfquake1]

You're describing all these components, rattling off the specs like it's casual conversation for everybody, and I start to glaze over. Then you note how awesome it is that the EG4 is light enough to use wall anchors....as if finding wall studs would somehow be the DIFFICULT part of this whole process. 😅 It's amazing, thank you.

[@centerrightproudamerican5727]

Will, The inverters N-G bond relay is static. It is either on or off based on the setting. It does not automatically change with on or off grid. Assuming your setting is 'off' for the bonding relay, your system is fine as long as it is plugged in. (The bond will come from your AC in). If totally off grid and there is no Bonded AC in, then either set the bonding relay to 'on' in one of the inverters or put the bond in your AC combiner box

[@WillProwse]

I just learned and tested that just now. I didn't have the neutral connected with this configuration and you're right. Need to add that to the blueprint

[@john-arvidkibsgard616]

What should the configuration look like if using this in an RV? Where you sometimes are connected to shore AC.

[@centerrightproudamerican5727]

@@john-arvidkibsgard616 These units are not really designed for mobile applications. To make it work for an RV there needs to be some type of external bonding when not plugged into shore power and no bonding when plugged into shore power. I have seen this done with a closed relay: If shore power is available: the relay is energized and opens the relay, turning off the bond. There can be manual NG bond switches but they are too prone to being left in the wrong position. One thing I saw once was someone set up a receptacle in the stowage compartment to plug the shore power plug into when not on shore power. There was no power at the receptacle, but Neutral and ground were tied together so when the cable is stowed, there is an NG bond.

[@gg-gn3re]

when it has the grid to pass through it uses that N-G bond, even when not using the actual grid power, right? So even though it could be using solar/battery all the time, the bonding is going all the way back to where ever the original panel in your house is with that bond

[@intDavid]

@@gg-gn3re yes - when it is tied to grid input, the grid neutral and grounds are connected to the common neutral and ground bus bars inside the inverter that you connect to for your loads, so yeah, the N-G bond is provided by your main panel regardless if the inverter is running the loads or if it is in pass-thru mode.

[@canyahearmenow4]

Perfect setup. No more current on the green wire! Thanks as always Will!

[@chejda6066]

Thanks!

[@GavinStoneDIY]

You really can’t beat these units. They are really nice.

[@lightitrun5209]

Wow. Now I'm really ready for a major upgrade. Thanks Will, your work both on YT and the DIY solar website has been a comforting inspiration since my first 4s12v build. Now all we need is a major break through in battery chemistry regarding storage, weight and environment.

[@bobcole3852]

Expecting mine shortly! I will be using grid and pass through feature. I will add a load center in power shed and extend wires in main panel to new panel and relocate breakers. I assume I would connect neutral and ground wires to the ones in my main panel. Thanks for all you do for the solar community!

[@intDavid]

You are correct - the grid neutral and ground get connected to the same neutral and ground bus bars inside the 6000xp that you connect the output lines to.

[@tjmooney4181]

This is exactly what I plan to do when building off grid systems for friends and family. I plan to use the wallmount powerpro batteries so they are easily stackable also 😉 thanks for the great video

[@NoBSBatteries]

I like the load center/ combiner box idea. Simple but effective.

[@SunInLithium]

You could also use a terminal block to join the inverter inputs and outputs as they already have breakers, but you're layout looks good.

[@TroyWarr1980]

I was wondering about that. What's the advantage of doing it Will's way - just a cleaner look? Or maybe electrical code compliance?

[@coryfrey5040]

I was thinking the same. Could you use some polaris lugs to combine the two interters into a single 4 AWG? My 6500EX system uses a single 60A breaker with a lockout, so migrating to the 6000XP might be difficult if multiple double pole breakers are required in my critical loads panel.

[@intDavid]

@@coryfrey5040 you could do that just fine. I was considering doing the same thing. One nice thing about Will's suggestion though is the easy ability to disconnect individual inverters from the load center when you are needing to do some maintenance or whatnot while the other inverter continues to run the loads. A lot easier and safer than having to disconnect wires from the Polaris lugs under load - but not that big of a deal if you have the option to shut all the inverters down.

[@midwestworkshop2863]

Glad to see more of these, think this model might be a good fit.

[@tomfairbank4715]

I’m glad my Solar project got delayed slightly. The equipment has gotten so much better

[@MJ-ge6jz]

I was getting ready to buy the Schneider Conext XW PRO 6.8KW Hybrid Inverter/Charger but the power and cost saving of the EG4 6000XP can not be ignored. Plus the added saving of internal component integration saves a lot as well. To support powerful loads like a well pump I am getting two 6000XP as you demonstrated in this video.

[@junkerzn7312]

Also, having two or more units for redundancy, which the 6000XP does very well, is always better than having just one unit, no matter how good it is. That way if something breaks you aren't dead in the water. Things can get expensive with Schneider or Sol-Ark with more than one unit, unfortunately.

[@workski2]

Will, you always have very informative, easy to understand videos. I have been watching you for years, all the way back to the RV days. Great to see you are still at it.

[@paul.phillips]

This is exactly what I want to replace my Growatt 8K splitphase LF transformer with, 2x of these 6k's. One of these days, thanks for the video!

[@4115steve]

Can you make a few videos based on budgets. $500, $1000 budget, $2000 budget, $5,000 budget, and a $10,000 budget. Thanks for sharing all the knowledge you do.

[@webberfan1234]

My budget is $100 lol

[@donlalo7079]

​@webberfan1234 - get you a stationary bike. Some copper wire & 2 used car batteries.

[@joetripp123]

I like this setup. Best I've seen so far on these inverters. However I haven't been able to find a 20 space Square D load center for $45 (ref 3:22). Cheapest I found was about $70.

[@josephcormier5974]

Thank you will I have been learning much from you keep up the amazing work six stars

[@TyroneDamShewlaces]

When Will did a pre-release of this system last week, I (and others) noticed a ground/neutral bond issue and looks like he fixed that up nicely. Will explained things about this system a lot more clearly this time around anyway so Kudos on that. Awesome job. For instance, one thing he didn't mention last time was that these 6000XP have software controlled ground/neutral bond. I never even knew that kind of thing existed. So cool! I think that a video focusing in on this feature would make an interesting content subject on it's own - maybe compare regular physical bond with how this one works and figure out some kind of demo/test to show what's going on with it. Neat stuff.

[@CherokezPittman]

Thank you for sharing your insights on Will's video! It's great to see improvements being made in the off-grid solar systems. I agree with you that a video focusing on the software controlled ground/neutral bond feature would be interesting. By the way, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile and powerful backup power solution perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Check it out if you're in need of reliable power on your camping trips or for home backup!

[@intDavid]

Keep in mind that Will was mistaken in the video about the internal N-G bond setting in the inverter being dynamic. It is not - you either enable it or disable it and it does not change when running loads off the inverter or when it switches to pass-thru mode. If you are tying it to the grid input, then the N-G bond is provided by the main panel and should be disabled in the inverters. If you aren't connecting it to grid input, then it should either be enabled in the inverter, or physically done in the loads panel.

[@joetripp123]

@@intDavidthanks for mentioning this. Also per the manual the 6000XP's default has the N-G bond set to Enabled so if set up with grid pass through that needs to be Disabled as you said. How would you configure this when a critical load panel is set up and the hots and neutrals both are moved from the main panel to the critical load panel? In a grid outage situation would the physical tied main panel N-G bond be ok? Don't want to send errant power down the line but it should return to source (the 6000XP). I guess that also raises the question if the neutrals even need to be moved to the critical load panel.

[@electricandlspower]

DO IT YOURSELF. I love it.

[@DoctorSouse]

Thanks for explaining why you did the combined box. After reading your write-up (nice job), I was a little confused about why you would need it or the benefit. You did a good job explaining the benefits of taking this approach and how it all depends on what an individual plans to do with the system.

[@Sword-trowel]

I have one of these units and its enough to power my whole house.

[@jsauerii]

One cloths dryer will overload it quick lol

[@witness1449]

I was hoping that EG4 would come out with an improved 6KW unit and these will be my upgrades from my 2 Growatt 3Kw units powering my system. In September I upgraded my battery to a EG4 13KW power wall and it is working flawlessly. These are more practical and affordable, plus easier to expand if needed. I'm glad I waiting for these much improved units to be available. Hopefully these will have a long lifespan and durability. The built-in breakers and wire management are a great addition and makes for a clean installation. My original system has worked extremely well, but I definitely want to expand and power my whole house now. 3 of these would be less expensive than the 18kw and if 1 fails you would still have power available and you don't have to buy 2 at a time. Just seems a better choice unless you need an exterior installation which most won't need. I already have a separate load center and hooked these up would be extremely easy and clean up the wiring. Will, thanks for the video and update, these units ROCK!

[@mrscoot1]

You said it , I missed it 1st time, wire like a subpanel! You are the man Will! Thanks for the great information and training!

[@alvinhyman6838]

This is exactly what I plan to use to power my new home when it's finished.

[@LivingFree4All]

Will's videos are so good, I download them and keep them on my Pepper backup SSDs protected in my EMP vault, so I could watch them if things go ... Thanks Wil!

[@kennethlee4486]

Thank you so much for your channel, you seem to be the only one on youtube that know what he is talking about, thanks again

[@norsk54472]

SWEET product and great install example. love it

[@corcorandm]

@12:30 looks like the all in one is set for lead acid P.s. thanks for remaking this video

[@joshjuzwik4787]

I’m also wondering about the lead acid setting 🤔

[@WillProwse]

@@joshjuzwik4787 I hate battery comms. Just run it with communication if you have it

[@DougAkers-gi1fg]

It would be cool if you had a super bowl commercial. Really good video. Great content!

[@nickolasrobbers8170]

Love your content , I like how you explain everything and eezzz my stress of going solar for my RV ❤

[@joecool509]

this is exactly what I need for my shop. Thanks! run welders, CNC etc as a hobby. no pulling power 300ft to the back of my property. I think 6ga is small going to our load center.

[@panman185]

Will i appreciate all the hard work and knowledge who have put into these builds and videos. I have plans to build a home totally off grid in the mountains. We have a family farm.

[@patrickchen623]

This is the video I've been waiting for. Cost effective semi-offGrid with grid as backup. thank you

[@DanielRichards644]

Whole House Idea, Grid to "Panel 1", Panel 1 is just sets of double pull breakers, one for each inverter to supply Grid power to the Grid Input on each inverter (instead of your plug in thing), Panel 2 The Combiner Box all the Inverters feed into, use main legs on panel 2 as output to existing whole house panel, whole house now routed through inverter array. With some kind of "generator lockout" you could even do a jumper between panel 1 and panel 2 so if you had to take the whole solar array offline you could have a bypass to feed grid power directly from panel 1 to panel 2 and out through panel to to existing house panel. Also this is a much better video then the original version.

[@seanfarley5934]

I have (2) 6000xp's coming today. I'll be running off grid and solar (batteries coming at later time this year). I want to prioritize solar and have grid power when not enough solar. Is your suggestion what I want to do combined with Will's setup?

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

Very interested in your take on the EP Cube. Learn so much from you, Will!

[@rickgrant5844]

Hello, Will I’m Rick been watching you for a long time since you were in your Winnebago starting out with the Renee Parts and all the other different components. I find you very informative and very intellectually telling about the equipment and not like you’re talking to children like you’re talking to adults and I appreciate that I’ve had to watch some of your videos a couple of times just to get to understand I’ve even looked up meanings of different things, and other schematics of other things, so I understood more about what you were saying I’m still confused about a few things but you know it’s 63 and you don’t grasp it all right awaykeep up with what you’re doing. I really enjoy your content and you’re very informative but I’d like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@rudischoors3874]

This looks like a perfect solution for off-grid solar-powering my garage for charging my Tesla model Y. Apart from the inverter I still have to see what solar panels to use and batteries.

[@robbie31580]

Excellent video Will!

[@chattphotos]

Very informative, thanks Will! I appreciate the segment for paralleling the inverters because I've been trying to figure out how it's done properly Still at the crossroads on how to wire up my house with either outdoor inverters or indoor

[@P_RO_]

If you put your gear inside on an exterior wall where you would put external inverters (or vice-versa) changing things later will be easy.

[@Happinessinlove777]

Big fan of your, I just ordered from signature solar, they are now 2- 3 months out for lead times right now

[@MikeSessler]

Thanks for a great explanation of these units, Will. Really makes me want to replace my older EG4 3000 Yellow unit with one of these... The only think I think you missed is that you do need an actual ground rod for the ground circuit. Some code jurisdictions will require 2 ground rods, a specified distance apart. Right now the way your system appears to be installed, the only time you have a true safety ground is when you are connected to the grid. If you went PV/Battery only, the ground would be floating, and is not a true safety ground. That has the potential to lead to a shock hazard if any of the metal cases of attached equipment somehow become energized. Perhaps you do have a ground set up and just didn't mention it, but I thought I'd put it out there. Great work as always!

[@malcolmkegel3905]

I’m also curious about the ground could you elaborate please thanks

[@JeffMcJunkin]

Welcome back to this video!

[@Billie-solarproduct]

Set up very nice! I have a off grid solar inverter too, and it 's 6000W inverter.

[@regenerativelifewayne]

The Solar 🐐 my # 1 go to for everything solar

[@fishhuntadventure]

5:30 Oversizing battery cables is smart in so many ways and isn’t crazy more expensive than using minimal cables. Just a few pizzas.

[@Electronzap]

Nice, looks good.

[@stevenfrazier8939]

The EG4 18K PV only uses 70 watts of stand by power for 12,000 watts and it can handle 8,000 watts of load imbalance per leg.

[@deeprootslandscaping4499]

Great videos Will. This will be my set up for our off grid home. Only with PYTES battery's

[@k5edd128]

Smiling! Got to take a break my brain is starting to hurt. Big Smile!

[@richardthames661]

Is there any way to get a diagram of this setup

[@williamirizarry1113]

Exactly the video I was looking for. Two thumbs 👍🏻.

[@williamirizarry1113]

Recommended Conductor size for Grid and load in the manual is 8 gauge. I used 8/3 wire.

[@MrJar1rad]

Does 8/3 change the breaker size or are you still using a 40 A ?

[@williamirizarry1113]

@@MrJar1rad 40A double pole breaker.

[@patrickkenny2077]

Will, one comment on the checking voltage step. A better procedure is to first confirm phasing with the combiner breakers open to ensure there is no voltage between each inverter on the same line. You can confirm overall voltage in that step as well, then once everything is confirmed to be per spec close the breakers. (I wish you wore electrical gloves when doing these things to remind people of the importance... but that is just me.)

[@stormfarmhouse9211]

Exactly what I am looking for for my shop Thanks

[@mikerilling2745]

It would be really nice if you would talk about the actual solar panels that you recommend I’ve never seen you talk about which panel for off grid or four RV rooftop use

[@pvanderwall3473]

Oh yes, definitely like this whole setup!

[@earthspirit8286]

Thank you Will, Was able to build an off grid skooly using what I learned from you. I am grateful. Question?! Have you seen that TechBoxReview KZbin video posted a month ago ( No Battery solar system, under 100 Dollars ? ) I'm thinking false advertising

[@CaptBill69]

Thanks for Great Review.. Awesome to see the leading edges of such going innovations. What a nice EG4 combo. 🐾🐾🐾🌠

[@williamirizarry1113]

Willpower did it again. Thanks!

[@wesbutler8289]

I've got a single one supposedly showing up on Wednesday, replacing my single EG4 3000EHV. Can't wait to get it hooked up!

[@intDavid]

That's exactly what I did - replaced my 3000EHV with the 6000xp. I must say I am really happy with the additional power and the decreased noise levels. :)

[@intDavid]

Great video as always Will. One thing - the manual states that they DO still recommend DC breakers for your PV inputs, even though the unit does have the built-in PV cutoff.

[@robertkosovich1232]

Thanks Again, Will, for all that you do!

[@matthewborne7659]

Will, Just so I understand....your combiner box and electric panel are completely separated from your Grid panel? I could add this to my home and move entire circuits to this distribution center one by one as my system expands?

[@eatttherich4653]

Hello Will. Huge fan. Hoping to get your opinion on high vs low frequency inverters. Been reading comments about high being short lived garbage and low is the way to go. Even EG4 is high? Explaining the pluses and minuses seems like it would be worth a video. Keep up the good work!

[@samariagraham4502]

Thank you! ❤

[@nekoDan]

Great informative video. Amazing to see how EG4 keeps making it easier to build a DIY system. I assume that in your second panel, the ground bar is connected to a copper rod outside your house?

[@intDavid]

If you connect the grid inputs, then the grounding (and the N-G bond) is provided from the main panel, but if you don't then yeah you'd want to provide a real ground for a purely off-grid setup.

[@cameronalexander359]

Just what I wanted to know. Thanks Will.

[@eda7505]

You are my expert - when you speak about it I trust your ability to keep me safe. Do I know what your are talking about - that is a no. What this means is I can hire a professional to make it happen per your video. The point for me is that I feel confident in what is being done on my house....Thanks.

[@WillProwse]

Awesome :)

[@iandavies9059]

Your channel has been a great source of information to me for some time now. It's definitly the best out there. Unfortunatly a lot of your content is difficult to apply in Europe ( I am in Greece with 220v 50 Hz & 3 phase to my house). Is there any chance you could look into some European applicable products and their use and setup etc. I have spoken to a few friends about this, your channel is quite well known and watched across Europe.

[@Shadowking81]

Have a quick question, been watching your vids and subbed to your channel for some years now but how do you get all this (solar panels, inverters, etc...) do you buy all this stuff or did they give them to you for free? Just struck me cuz all the stuff we've seen could hook up at least a couple hundred individuals on here for our homes. That's a lot of equipment for off grid homes 👍

[@WillProwse]

I donate everything to my forum members

[@Shadowking81]

@WillProwse yeah I was wondering cuz that's a hell of a lot of equipment and you would need a huge warehouse to store it in 👍 but do you buy all this or is it given to you for testing and reviewing?

[@WillProwse]

@@Shadowking81 some stuff I buy some I get for free. Really doesn't matter these days because I work with so many distributors. Watch my video that covers how I make money on this channel, posted it many years ago

[@Shadowking81]

​@WillProwse tried posting this before but seems KZbin removed it for some odd reason, what's your opinion on the JA Solar 530W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial JAM72D30/MB panels? They're on sale for $193.79 down from $223 I might buy 4 of them

[@bobseguin2195]

Im turning into a solar junkie........my next project.........thanks Will......

[@KoiAquaponics]

This I can understand and feel comfortable with, thanks.

[@adeletanner2262]

Hi Will. I've been a ham radio operator since 66 and got involved with PV in the 70's. It's unfortunate, but the two typically don't mix, owing to the bad RF Hash (noise) produced by many PV subsystems, inverters being the biggest culprits. The hash makes receiver reception nearly impossible. That said, please consider incorporating some spectrum analysis of the equipment you are reviewing, as PV and battery backup systems are typically used during emergencies (by most), when communication with the outside world is of importance. Best regards.

[@jamesandrew5338]

Great video as always!

[@mwreyf1]

It would be great to see how to set up a system that would include wiring steps from house MAIN panel to an automatic transfer switch (critical loads) then to (2) 6000XP's (instead of using multiple "manual" breaker boxes). Also being able to use A/C passthru when batteries/solar/generator aren't available. And also be able to auto-start the generator. Can the 6000EX do all of those things?

[@LivingFree4All]

Agreed I would like to know what Will thinks about that too

[@petersamios5409]

Once again - great presentation and explanation. 1 quick question - given that it is 6000 watts - I would have thought that breaker would have been for 50 amps instead of 40 amps. What is the reason for the reduction?

[@danielking2944]

40 amp at 240 volt is 9.6KW .So the 40 amp breaker should easily handle surges.

[@emmund]

I love it!

[@robdabiere651]

Great videos as always Will!! I waiting to pull the trigger on a off grid system but you keep coming up with more ideas and better systems! I'm in vortex over here! Looks like a 50W idle consumption not bad. 1 question how loud is it under load or idle? This is a big issue for indoor systems in small cabins. Thanks as always Will

[@intDavid]

I have one mounted on the wall in the room I also use as an office, and the unit is pretty quiet - especially when the loads are light. The fans are not much more noticeable than the fans in my tower PC. When the loads are high and/or the PV input power climbs, I believe it gets into the 50's as far as decibels - still not bad at all. I had the EG4 3000 EHV before and I can tell you that this system is noticeably more quiet.

[@intownsolarhomesteading476]

Good video. Seeing this type of setup makes me want upgrade.

[@MiguelRamirez-n8x]

Great video,i do have a question on your battery bank. I see you have 4 batteries in parallel. I didn’t see a bus bar. Im connecting 2- 48v Eg4 LL in parallel and was not planning on using a bus bar. Is that ok? They will be hooked up to 6000xp. Thanks

[@TimAch-p2c]

Please expand upon connecting the batteries to shared 6000XPs.

[@nialldivers]

Is it possible to set up a dump load on these units? I want to have a water heater connected to use excess power when batteries are full.

[@jordanmontes4401]

Love the videos. I plan to build this exact system and from the combiner box run it to my main panel which I have two subs off of. My main purpose is as a whole home backup since we have a lot of power outages here. I'll use an interlock to either have the grid running or the 6000xp running. My worry now after this video is creating a ground loop. The main panel will be bonded and you said not to do this in your video. Am I right in thinking this will be an issue.

[@antonyllamocca1635]

I love it!!🎉🎉 Wish you can make a set up like this for the 18k hybrid inverter..

[@travelfeet]

I appreciate the multiple integrated functions: disconnect, AC and DC breakers with arc and ground fault built in etc... As a counterpoint, what is the likelihood that one of these individual components fails overtime and needs to be replaced? Does this type of integrated build make repair more difficult or expensive in comparison to replacing an isolated component? Thinking long term, dedicated components are more expensive, but perhaps better for repairability and reliability? What do you think?

[@waynehartlerode8936]

Seems like some good upgrades! I wish they would have improved the generator capability. My EG4 6500's just bit the dust after only two months in operation! I have to send them back and looks like I'll be getting these as a replacement. I really hope they are a bit more plug and play than the 6500 models. I had so many issues with programming them and firmware. Apparently they have an upgrade program now you can trade in your old 6500 unit for the xp. It seems like they were having a lot of issues with them.

[@tikoy1955]

Awesome video. Those EG4 are nice.

[@winnepoo9788]

Hope these are more reliable than the eg4 6500. I’ve had to replace three of mine in less than a year.

[@l0gic23]

What was the issue?

[@prepsolar787]

hello I recently had to send my 6500ex back because it had high voltage on ac output (140v) s.s gave me a full refund and I bought one of these hopefully it will arrive soon

[@mikeg2321]

I would wait to see before you purchased. We have seen a lot of these little wall hangers live a short life.Just my opinion.Maybe this one they got right.But don't hold your breath

[@prepsolar787]

@mikeg2321 well hopefully they got it right this time. and I already made the order s.s gave me a store credit for the old inverter( 6500ex ) either way I have to get one already made an investment on solar panels and batteries can't let them sit collecting dust doing nothing . plus if theirs any issues they have 5 years warranty. and s.s is good with their warranties I didn't have any issues returning the 6500ex . I know their some good inverters out their like solark and victron but they are way of my budget.

[@intDavid]

@@prepsolar787I believe the 6500ex is manufactured by Voltronic where the 6000xp is manufactured by LuxPower Tek. So far the consensus is that the quality on the 6000xp seems to be much better than the Voltronic units, but they're brand new so no one's had enough time to see how long they last yet eh.

[@S2KPHD]

@13:25 I made it through the video understanding everything you said.... now if I can only muster up the courage to put it into practice. 99% understanding 1% guts to connect the system. :(

[@WillProwse]

You can do it 😁👍🏻

[@haywardkong1213]

Yeah I'll be doing it for sure... I'm all for DIY. Just got the EG4 Heat pump mini split 12k btu 28.5 Seer2 will be installing in 2-3 weeks... or a least when it's not raining. In the process of getting the solar panels and decide on what mounts for a shingle roof... and then apply for permit .... only installing 8x 450w panels to start with.. since in a year or two I might redo the roof since it's over 25 years old now. .... and go for metal roof with standing beams... Busy next summer since I'll be redoing the roof of my parents house... haven't decided shingles or metal since their roof is a little more complex .... my roof is very simple traditional roof.

[@AlarmProGuy]

Whats the best way to handle the batteries? Do they have to be seperate or can you parallel the batteries and inverters ?

[@junkerzn7312]

Generally speaking it is best to parallel the batteries and have all the inverters sharing the same battery bank. And it is best to parallel the inverters as well, having them share all resources. This gives you a lot of redundancy across the board. You are basically able to maximize your use of resources even when things break. Both inverters are still up if a battery breaks. All the batteries are still available even if an inverter breaks. Etc. Lets say you have 400Ah in four paralleled batteries. As part of the robustness, you program the inverters to never charge more than a combined 200A, allowing full system operation even if half the batteries are non-operational. Often in these systems what is left unsaid is the fact that power electronics in general have a limited life-span. Usually 15 years or so. So when you put together a system you want to take that into account. The key to economical operation is making the maintenance as easy as possible and to not have to bring down the entire house to fix things that break. Three other reasons to share the battery bank: (1) It is a whole lot easier to worry about the state of charge of one battery bank than two. (2) In a parallel configuration if a battery fails or the BMS goes wonky or starts tripping near the top or other problems arise, the other batteries will continue to work and pick up the loads (when designed right), giving you time to correct whatever problem arose. (3) And the C rate going into or out of each battery is generally significantly lower, resulting in a much higher round-trip efficiency. -Matt

[@gg-gn3re]

nice video. At 9:44 are those red/black backwards vs the other red & black? Not sure where the bus bars go when it goes into the big breaker there but seems like it's on wrong sides (not that it really matters though)

[@joetripp123]

I have a few wire questions... *You said 2/0 for the batteries is overkill, what size is "right size" appropriate, 1AWG? 400Ah of batteries but the 6000XP can only pull 125A. *What size lug is used on the EG4 6000XP and what size is on the EG4 LL batteries? *And you used 8AWG stranded THHN wire for the 240v grid connections? 6AWG after they combine. *Looks like you used 10AWG stranded ground wires? Thanks Will!

[@rickharold7884]

Oh that is nice!!! I love it adding solar disconcert , breakers etc. Wiring All that stuff is such an ugly mess. And !!! 240. So nice

[@JbVest]

YES! Finally! Been reading for this lol

[@Sustainavore]

I'm really looking forward to building something like this when I eventually own land. Will, since you lived in your van for 9 years, what do you think about doing a video on your ideal solar setup for a van? I'm building out a sprinter right now, and even though I'll likely have a lot of regrets by the time you'd make the video lol, I'd love to see what you would come up with as the easiest, safest, most powerful solution for something like a sprinter 144 van. I'm able to get about 700w max on my roof with my two fans. But I'd ve very curious to see what you'd do. Maybe you could partner with one of those van build companies who raffle off the vans!